Giano Intermediate vs Grandview College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giano Intermediate
West Covina · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
Grandview College Preparatory Academy
Valinda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Giano Intermediate West Covina, California | Grandview College Preparatory Academy Valinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1113 of 1,334 | #795 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14523 of 15,369 | #12543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 463 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| city | West Covina | Valinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grandview College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 15.3).
- •Grandview College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Grandview College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Grandview College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 94.6%).
- •Grandview College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.1).
- •Giano Intermediate is the larger school with 463 students compared with 388.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Giano Intermediate better than Grandview College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Grandview College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (26.7 vs 15.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Giano Intermediate and Grandview College Preparatory Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Covina and Valinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giano Intermediate: 463. Grandview College Preparatory Academy: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giano Intermediate and Grandview College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Giano Intermediate is 1113th of 1,334 and Grandview College Preparatory Academy is 795th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).